Consider a magnetic force acting on an electric charge in a uniform magnetic field. Which of the following statements are true? Check all that apply.

a. The direction of the magnetic force acting on a moving electric charge in a magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of motion.

b. The direction of the magnetic force acting on a moving charge in a magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of the magnetic field.

c. A magnetic force is exerted on an electric charge moving through a uniform magnetic field.

d. An electric charge moving parallel to a magnetic field experiences a magnetic force.

e. A magnetic force is exerted on a stationary electric charge in a uniform magnetic field.

g. An electric charge moving perpendicular to a magnetic field experiences a magnetic force.

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Alessandra Booker

8 February, 06:38

Consider a magnetic force acting on an electric charge in a uniform magnetic field. Which of the following statements are true? Check all that apply.

a. The direction of the magnetic force acting on a moving electric charge in a magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of motion.

b. The direction of the magnetic force acting on a moving charge in a magnetic field is perpendicular to the direction of the magnetic field.

c. A magnetic force is exerted on an electric charge moving through a uniform magnetic field.

d. An electric charge moving parallel to a magnetic field experiences a magnetic force.

e. A magnetic force is exerted on a stationary electric charge in a uniform magnetic field.

g. An electric charge moving perpendicular to a magnetic field experiences a magnetic force.

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Sam Greer · Answer 1

The real answers are: A, B, C, G

Explanation:

The wrong answers are: D and E

D: the magnetic force (Fm) is canceled if the Speed (V) is parallel to the direction of the magnetic field (B)

E: if there is no Speed (V) there is no Force (Fm). F = q₀*v*B

q₀ = electric charge